Butterworth's, legal publishers, is offering a new work Women, The Law and the Economy, edited by E. Diane Pask, Kathleen. E. Mahoney, and Catherine A. Brown, all associate law professors at University of Calgary. Entries on tax reform, the Charter of Rights, money, workplace, benefits, marriage breakdown and more. $29.95, Butterworth's, 2265 Midland Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario M1P 1T2 (416) 292-1421; or 1455-409 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6C lT2 (604) 684-4116.

Occasional Papers in Social Policy Analysis (OPSPA) announces the release of its second set of papers. Reproductive Technologies, Masculine Dominance and the Canadian State by Somer Brodribb, Working Both Sides of the Fence: A critical review of family therapy courses in social work education by Patricia A. McGillicuddy and Breaking the Circular Hold: Taking on the patriarchal and ideological biases in traditional economic theory by Margaret E. White are now available for $3.50 each (cheque payable to OISE) from OPSPA, Department of Sociology, OISE, 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto M5S 1V6.

The final report of a three-year demonstration project: Kaushee's Place-Yukon Women's Transition Home is a detailed history of the evolution of the home and its services. Started as a demonstration project, Kaushee's Place has now obtained block funding and continues to serve women in the Yukon. Contact them at Box 4961, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4S2 (403) 668-5733.

Women's Programs Policy and Research Unit has just completed an in-depth statistical analysis of women in British Columbia during 1971-1981. Women in British Columbia, 1971-1981: A Statistical Report is obtainable free from The Vancouver Women's Office, Ministry of Labor, 659 Leg-in- Boat Square, False Creek, Vancouver V5Z 4B2.

Last April, Camosun College sponsored a Women's History in British Columbia Conference. The college is publishing a book this fall containing many of the conference papers. Contact Barbara Latham, Camosun College, 3100 Foul Bay Road, Victoria, B.C. V8P 4X8.

The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) has recently published the findings from the affirmative action public forums held across Ontario last fall. Making Up the Difference, Ontario Women Speak Out includes sections on the education system, obtaining work, conditions, seniors, immigrants, single mothers and much more. $3.00 OFL, 15 Gervais Drive, Don Mills, Ontario M3C 1Y8 (416) 441-2731.

The 1984 Directory of Federal Services for the Handicapped and Disabled is available from the Centre for Service to the Public, Ottawa K1A OS5. English and French.

The Nanaimo Rape Assault Centre has produced a comprehensive Manual on Child Sexual Abuse. Included are chapters on the child victim, the adult survivor, the family, the offender and an awareness/education/prevention chapter directed towards school, medical, community and justice personnel. Substantial bibliographies are included. $20.00 plus $3.00 postage. Also available posters; inquire about them too. Nanaimo Rape Assault Centre, Suite 105,285 Prideaux Street, Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2N2.

The Regina Plains Community College undertook a needs assessment project in women and computers in 1983 for the Secretary of State Women's Program (Saskatchewan). The report Women and Computer Education is now complete, including recommendations and course and instructor surveys. Regina Plains Community College, 2708-l2th Avenue, Regina, Sask. S4T lJ2.

The Ontario New Democratic Party Task Force on Care for seniors has produced a comprehensive final report Aging with Dignity resulting from extensive interviews and a major conference. Free. Ontario NDP Caucus, Room 216, North Wing, Main Legislative Building, Queen's Park, Toronto M7A 1A2 (416) 965-3700.



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